New Jersey Application of Name Reservation
What is this form?
The Application of Name Reservation is a legal document used to reserve a specific business name for your corporation, partnership, or limited liability company in New Jersey. This form ensures that the selected name is unique and prevents other businesses from using it during the reservation period. It is a crucial first step in establishing a business entity, as a distinctive name can help maintain a separate identity for your organization.
Key parts of this document
- Business Type: Indicate whether the reservation is for a for-profit corporation, non-profit corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership.
- Business Name: Specify the name to be reserved or provide three alternatives to check for availability.
- Applicant's Information: Include the applicant's address, name, title, signature, and the date of the application.
- Reservation Duration: The reservation is valid for 120 days once accepted by the State Treasurer's Office.
When this form is needed
This form is necessary when you want to secure a unique business name prior to the official formation of your company. If you are in the process of starting a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company in New Jersey, submitting this form will prevent others from claiming your chosen name while you complete the necessary business filing.
Who needs this form
- Individuals or groups planning to establish a for-profit corporation in New Jersey.
- Organizations intending to form a non-profit corporation.
- People looking to create a limited partnership or limited liability company.
- Any party interested in setting up a limited liability partnership.
Steps to complete this form
- Identify the type of business entity you are forming and check the appropriate box.
- Decide on the business name to be reserved, listing it or providing three alternatives.
- Fill in your address as the applicant.
- Enter your name and title as the individual responsible for the application.
- Sign and date the application to validate it.
Is notarization required?
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Not checking name availability prior to submission.
- Failing to list three alternative names if the preferred name is unavailable.
- Leaving mandatory fields incomplete.
- Not signing or dating the application.
Benefits of completing this form online
- Convenience of accessing the form from anywhere at any time.
- Editability allows you to fill in the form at your pace.
- Ensures all necessary legal language is included and up to date.
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New Jersey does not offer online name reservations, so you will need to file the paper form by mail. The Application for Reservation of Name must be filed (in duplicate) with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
The Name Reservation application takes 2-3 working days. However, If there is a delay from CIPC due to excessive workload, the process could take longer.
The filing fee is $25 if the form is already notarized or $31 if you get it notarized at the clerk's office.
Reserving the name allows you to protect it for a certain period of time usually 120 days, although the exact time period does vary a bit depending on your state. During that period, no one else can incorporate under the name you've chosen.
Walk-In or Mail. Middlesex County Clerk. Fees. $50 Filing Fee if already notarized. DBA Questions. Call the Middlesex County Clerk's Office: (732) 745-3827. Withdraw Your DBA. Walk-In or Mail. Fees. DBA Questions. Withdraw Your DBA.
Walk-In or Mail. Middlesex County Clerk. Fees. $50 Filing Fee if already notarized. DBA Questions. Call the Middlesex County Clerk's Office: (732) 745-3827. Withdraw Your DBA. Walk-In or Mail. Fees. DBA Questions. Withdraw Your DBA.
Name reservation is registering the name of a business with the state in order to reserve that name for the business owner. Most states will reserve a name that is not an exact duplicate of an existing name, with no attention given to confusingly similar names that may infringe existing trademarks.
Login to MCA portal. The name application can be filed only by a registered user of MCA. Documentation. It is not mandatory to attach any document along with the application to reserve company name. Filing of web-based application. Payment of government fees. Approval or resubmission of name.
Use our online Name Availability Look-Up Service to see if a business name is currently available for use. You may also browse names on file with the State of New Jersey to get a general sense of which names are available. You may browse names online free of charge. When checking a name, be exact.
